Success in the workplace doesn’t just depend on one specific skill or strength, it draws on practical experience combined with ongoing support. You must be able to demonstrate a number of key skills to call upon when needed to perform effectively, drive organizational goals, get the best from your teammates, and successfully tackle issues and challenges as they arise.

Being truly successful means putting in the time and the effort to consolidate and fine-tune the essential skills needed to excel in the workplace, as in life. Not sure where to start? Take a look at the following must-have soft skills and consider your competence in each area.